La Crosse Technology 617-1392B, Faqs

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Does the clock have a backlight?
Yes, this atomic alarm clock has a backlight. Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT
button and the backlight will show for 8 seconds, when operating on batteries only.
Time is off by hours
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Check to see if the WWVB Tower icon appears on the atomic alarm clock. If not,
the atomic alarm clock has not received a WWVB time signal in the past 24
hours.
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Reposition the atomic alarm clock with the front or back facing Colorado.
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Check that the Time Zone selected correctly reflects your location. Adjust the
time zone in the Program Menu.
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Check that the DST indicator is correct for your location (most areas observe
DST so this should be ON). Adjust the DST indicator in the Program Menu.
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Large buildings, metal roofed buildings and buildings or rooms full of electrical
and/or radio equipment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal.
Daylight Saving Time
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Dependent on your location, position of the clock in your home, and atmospheric
interference, it may take up to 5 nights for the change from Daylight Savings
Time to Standard Time and vice-versa to occur.
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Check for a WWVB Tower Icon showing on the atomic alarm clock. The tower
icon indicates you have received the WWVB signal from Ft Collins CO in the past
24 hours.
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Check that the clock is in the correct Time Zone .
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Check whether the DST indicator is ON or OFF. If the indicator is OFF the clock
will not change.
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Check for fresh batteries . Without proper batteries, the antenna will have a
harder time picking up the signal.
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Position the atomic alarm clock in a window (with the front or back) facing Ft.
Collins, Colorado and leave for up to five nights. If you do not have a window
facing this direction, position the clock near an outside wall and point the unit in
this general direction.
Manually Set Time/Date: Program Menu
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Hold the TIME SET button for 5 seconds, to enter time set mode.
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Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust values.
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Press the TIME SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item.
Program Menu:
1. Hold the TIME SET button for 5 seconds. RCC and ON will flash.
2. Press the
▲
or
▼
buttons to turn time signal reception OFF.
3. Press the TIME SET button to confirm adjustments, then select 12/24 hour
time.
4. 12H will flash. Press the
▲
or
▼
buttons to select 24 hour time format.
Note: 12-hour time = Month/Date display
5. 24-hour time = Day/Month display
6. Press the TIME SET button to confirm adjustments, then select your time zone.